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Jerry Michael Ryder
Jerry Michael Ryder, 77, of Arcanum passed away on May 17, 2017 at
Dayton VA Medical Center.
Jerry was born on July 22, 1939 in Hot Springs, Virginia to the late
Otis William and Irene Elizabeth (Keyser) Ryder.
Jerry worked at Wright Pat, Whirlpool, and drove a bus for Buckeye
Charter mainly driving the Dayton Dragons around. He enjoyed traveling,
camping, boating and drinking beer. Jerry loved riding his Harley,
especially to Sturgis. He honorably served our country in the US Army
as a paratrooper. Jerry was a people person and everyone loved being
around him. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family most of
all.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Roseanna (Skaggs) Ryder,
whom he married on November 13, 1989; two daughters, Diane Lazarus and
significant other, Chris Morea, and Cherise and Bill Zobrist; two sons,
Craig and Melissa Garland, and Brent Garland; grandchildren, Kyle
Morrow, Tyler Morrow, Hannah Morrow, Logan Lazarus, Gabrielle Lazarus,
Max Garland, Kylie Watts; one great grandchild, Keegan Bell; and a
sister, Charlotte and Ken Short.
Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
A Celebration of Jerry`s life will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2017
at Chenoweth Trails, 440 Greenville-Nashville Road, Greenville at 1 PM
with full military honors by the Darke County Honor Guard with music
and food to follow. Friends and family are encouraged to wear their
favorite Harley Davidson t-shirt, and bring their favorite memories and
stories of Jerry. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the
Heart Care, 1350 North Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Services entrusted to Oliver Floyd Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
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